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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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